Scientific Literacy Review

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What is scientific literacy?

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The ability to understand, interpret, and engage with scientific concepts and processes, enabling informed decision-making.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is confirmation bias?

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The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

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Why is peer review important in scientific research?

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It helps to ensure the quality and credibility of research by reducing bias and errors before publication.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured and affected in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a control group in an experiment?

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A group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence.